Free guides for hiring local pros without getting burned
Plain-language guides covering pricing, licensing, scams, and platform comparisons. No email required. No paywalls.
11 Angi Alternatives for 2026
Honest comparison of 11 platforms — five flat-fee, three per-lead, three free. Includes Thumbtack, Bark, HomeAdvisor, Yelp, Houzz, Networx, Porch, Nextdoor, Google LSA, and us.
Business guideAre Thumbtack & Angi Leads Worth It in a Small Town?
Paying for Thumbtack or Angi leads in a small town? Use this break-even formula to see if they pay off, then try 9 free ways to get steady local calls.
Consumer guideWhy Won't Contractors Call Me Back? 9 Reasons + Fixes
Contractors not calling back? The 9 real reasons, copy-paste texts and voicemails that get replies, and how to find a pro in a small town with few options.
Master guide · PDFHow to Find a Local Pro Who Won't Let You Down
76-page consumer guide covering 43 trades — the questions to ask, fair prices, contracts, and what to do when a job goes wrong. Free, no email required.
More guides are in production — including pricing breakdowns for plumbers, electricians, HVAC, and roofers, a state-by-state licensing atlas, and a contractor-scam red-flag visual guide. New guides ship weekly.